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Are you doing work holding a heavy piece of furniture in place
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Are you doing work holding a heavy piece of furniture in place

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No

Step-by-step explanation:

Work Done is Force x Distance.

You are exerting a force to hold the piece of furniture in place, however work is not being done as you are not moving it. (as you are holding it in place)

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